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Amazon ‘probably copied us’ on Echo Show, startup CEO says – CNEThttps://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-echo-show-alexa-probably-copied-us-nucleus-intercom-startup-ceo-says/?ftag=CAD6b2b181&bhid=27481780162914356695414235861645The CEO of Nucleus, which developed a video intercom using Alexa, is now looking to team up with others against Amazon.

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JEFFREY TARRANT IS a Wall Street guy. He spent the last thirty years investing in new hedge funds. As the founder and CEO of a firm called Protege Partners, he compares himself to Sam Altman, the president of Y Combinator. What Altman does for Silicon Valley tech startups, Tarrant does for hedge funds. “I help seed them and incubate them,” he says.

The analogy has never been more true than right now. Tarrant is beginning to explore hedge funds built on ideas that have sparked so many companies and created so much wealth in Silicon Valley—ideas that span artificial intelligence, crowdsourcing, and digital currencies. He believes the hedge fund world is on the verge of a new revolution, a revolution he calls the Third Wave.

In the words of the founder and CEO of Chairigami, Zach Rotholz, is ready to “save the world, one cardboard chair at the time”. Yes, everyone’s first reaction may include some very valid suspicions and mistrust. Cardboard furniture? Believe it or not, these cardboard designs are designed to endure everyday use, taking care of your pocket, and your carbon footprint. They are built with a corrugated triple ply that makes them sturdy enough that they won’t fold under your weight.

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When I worked as a web designer, I was fascinated by how design trends changed each year. Since hanging up my design boots and focusing on being CEO of Envato, my focus has shifted from visual trends, to industry and technology ones. As I did in 2014 and 2015, here’s my take on where the world is moving!

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Apple announced that Mac OS X 10.3 Panther will ship on October 24 costing $129 for a single user license. Apple CEO Steve Jobs said: “Panther sets the new gold standard for operating systems. With more than 150 new features, we’re delivering innovations today that will not be seen in any other operating system for years to come.” Apple’s new Panther section includes a page on new features for system administrators. New versions of iCal and iSync have also been released today.

"Facebook’s algorithmic and human reviewers seem unable to accurately parse the context and intent of their usage. Whether intentional or not, these moderation fails constitute a form of censorship. And just like Facebook’s dangerous and discriminatory real names policy, these examples demonstrate how the company’s own practices often amplify harassment and cause real harm to marginalized groups like LGBTQ people, communities of color, and domestic violence survivors."

"Minority groups in tech are no strangers to being second-guessed, condescended to, overlooked, underpaid, and uncredited. But seeing Damore’s arguments made public—and, in some cases, seeing them elicit support—was a fresh smack in the face."

Update: A Facebook spokesperson apologized for the mistake and said, "We know how painful it is when someone feels unwelcome or attacked on our platform, and how much worse it must be when they are prevented from sharing that experience with others. We need to do better and are committed to improving our process on these important issues." The site is also working on ways to distinguish between hate speech and its condemnation.

“I felt more secure at my other job. You didn’t have people looking down at you,” Nicole said. Now she works at cafeterias with names like “Epic” and “Living the Dream”, and the distance between the two classes of Facebook worker can feel immense.